Filippo brunelleschi

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Whether you're drawn to the grandeur, the history or the spiritual power of these buildings, visiting these sites in Florence is almost a right of passage. But many people come here and gaze upon these buildings without really understanding the context behind their construction and artistry. Through this post, I hope to help illuminate some of those mysteries and perhaps help you appreciate these attractions for more than just their beauty.

The Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore was completed by 1436, with the dome by Filippo Brunelleschi.